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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- The Acorn Analogy Helps Build Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Suzanne E. Harrill, M. Ed., LPCOne important concept, that helps you have a healthy sense of self-acceptance and self-esteem, is the knowledge that you are perfect, right now, just the way you are. This is true regardless of your problems, early childhood issues, body, I.Q., mistakes, etc. Consider a new definition of ...
Views: 2305(2 votes) - The Definition of a Positive Mental Attitude - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorA positive mental attitude is the belief that one can increase achievement through optimistic thought processes. A positive attitude comes from observational learning in the environment and is partially achieved when a vision of good natured change in the mind is applied toward people, ...
Views: 22700(3 votes) - The Definition of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. A person practices positive thinking when they derive a positive sense of well being, optimism, belonging, meaning and/or purpose from being part of and ...
Views: 21615(1 vote) - The Detrimental Myths About Attracting Wealth - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Rishan BCreating abundance has become a popular subject of debate recently, especially ever since the release of The Secret. Together with all of that talk has come a couple of detrimental myths. In this article I am going to dispel those myths. If you comply with the advice in this particular ...
Views: 737(5 votes) - The Detrimental Myths About Attracting Wealth - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Rishan BCreating abundance has become a popular subject of debate recently, especially ever since the release of The Secret. Together with all of that talk has come a couple of detrimental myths. In this article I am going to dispel those myths. If you comply with the advice in this particular ...
Views: 737(5 votes) - The Good Idea/Bloom - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning my friends….. George (my husband) and I have been talking recently about moving some plants around. He said that this time of year is good for moving plants because they go dormant. I guess it is a kind of sleep for plants, trees, shrubs and bears. Some of our foliage has ...
Views: 1134(2 votes) - The Joy of Knowing You - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Meghan Gehan~I feel good being with you. ~I like how I feel in your presence. ~Just sitting beside you nourishes me. ~Knowing you are in the next room provides me comfort and security. ~Even when you are not physically with me, I feel your presence around me and I smile. ~When I close my ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - The Law of Attraction Doesn't Work For Me - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Deborah Shipley“What you think about, and where your attention goes, becomes your reality.” The law of attraction gurus make it sound so easy. You may understand this concept and believe it to be true, but putting it into action is an entirely different story. You think good thoughts, focus on your ...
Views: 751(2 votes) - The Magic Word - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from George SewellI’ve discovered the magic word. It’s not abracadabra, it’s not a secret. It’s not a mystery wrapped inside a symbol. The long sought magic word - the utterance of which brought immediate reward to the speaker - has been found. By me. I’ll tell you exactly how I found it. Driving to ...
Views: 908(1 vote) - The Master of Your Universe - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2014 from Luc DespresYou are the master of your Universe and there is a Genie who is ready to serve you at your will, at anytime. This Genie is called "The Law of Attraction". This Genie never questions your commands. You think it and the Genie immediately begins to leverage the Universe, through people, ...
Views: 1043(2 votes) - The Power Of A Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Melodie WilliamsI ask for something very different from today. First, I want to hear your thoughts. Now tell me, what thoughts fill your head? If they are labeled as positive or negative? Now let's say you walk in the street with these thoughts. Do you think that has met you will be able to tell what you ...
Views: 1421(2 votes) - The Power of New Beginnings - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Jayne MorrisWhether it is the start of a new year, the change of a season, a move from one house to another, becoming a parent or changing careers, there is much power in new beginnings. A chance to reinvent ourselves and step into a more expanded version of who we really want to be, what we want to do and ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - The Power of Positive Images - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsImages are all around us. We see them in the media, in nature, and in our own minds. The images in our “head” correlate to an emotion and can rule what we say, how we behave, and our thoughts. Some images connote the negative; others the positive. Each image plays a significant role in our ...
Views: 994(1 vote) - The Power of YES - Part I - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Reggie OdomWe have countless opportunities every day to say “Yes,” or “No.” To respond to what rises up from within you that seeks to be expressed. Or to respond to what comes to you from the outside - the invitations, requests, demands or expectations of others. On Saying Yes - and No - to ...
Views: 834(2 votes) - The Reward of Pushing Against the Tide - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineThe number one reason why people give up so fast is because they tend to look at how far they still have to go, instead of how far they have gotten.” ~ Vaibhav Shah When I first read this quote it rang true for me; I think we all can relate to it in some way. But then I found myself reading ...
Views: 1297(1 vote) - The Ripple Effect of Clarity - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Kumari Mullin“Clarity is contagious! When you gain more clarity in one area of your life, the energy spills over and empowers every other area!” ~~Kumari More and more lately I have been realizing that our ability to receive crystal clarity consistently from our divinely guided intuition may be ...
Views: 1627(2 votes) - THE TRUTH ABOUT USING AFFIRMATIONS - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2005 from Jack RobertsTHE TRUTH ABOUT USING AFFIRMATIONS Does the practice of saying affirmations really work? We've all been exposed to the philosophy of using affirmations as part of our personal growth. But have you ever tried them? Most people who have tried using affirmations have done so with mixed results. ...
Views: 8981(2 votes) - Three Steps to Total Body Confidence - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Hannah KeeleyI am so sick of the perfect body image. I mean, what's "perfect" anyway? Magazines are photoshopped. Television has flattering lighting. Even that perfect mom you see at the pool probably could list off twenty things she hates about her body. In short, there is no perfect. But you can ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - Three Ways to Pursue Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2007 from Laura SandhamHave you ever wondered what it would be like to live the life of your dreams? To wake up every morning feeling excited, inspired and passionate about your life? If you want to be more engaged in your own life you need to find the courage to pursue your secret hopes and ambitions. Perhaps you ...
Views: 5874(1 vote) - Tickets To No Where - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Dr. Cal FredenWe kept getting tickets to nowhere. We had finished a mission trip to Jamaica and were trying to get home. However, our airline was having problems, and no matter what our tickets said, we couldn’t leave Montego Bay. Over and over we heard, “Your flight has been canceled.” Even though we had ...
Views: 1098(1 vote) - Time For A Family Meeting? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Simone PeerWhen’s the last time you heard what your family had to say? Over the holidays? A wedding? Or a funeral? Well, think again it’s not that family, but your inner family. When is the last time you heard an inner voice say, “No, I can’t do that.” or “What will they think of me?” or “That will ...
Views: 1326(2 votes) - Tired of suffering? Joy is a choice - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2005 from Dr. Ulla SebastianIf you had the choice between joy and suffering in your life, which would you choose? You would probably say joy. But think about it. Would you really be willing to give up your drama for the sake of joy? Or do you think that joy and suffering can exist side by side? They cannot. Suffering and ...
Views: 1721(1 vote) - Top 10 Benefits of a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Suzanne GloverWhat are the benefits of a positive attitude? When you develop a positive attitude, you have a certain power in your life - the power to find happiness. Although it can take some time to eliminate negative thinking and to develop a positive attitude, you'll find that there are many benefits ...
Views: 15716(2 votes) - Transforming your life with EFT - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Linda NuytsDuring my “Inner Abundance” courses, I get numerous questions from participants who want to know how they can use Affirmations and EFT to improve their financial situation. This theme seems to be a source of problems for many people, and I hope this article (and those following it) clarifies the ...
Views: 1689(2 votes) - Tuning Ourselves - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Carolin HauserWe are living in extraordinary times right now and are all asked to step up and surrender at the same time. I have to be honest with you today. We are all struggling right now big time. I am in it too. Why is that and why is it important for you to know this and read this ...
Views: 1297(1 vote) - Turning failure, disappointment, and frustration into accomplishment! – Part II - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Larry CraneWhen working on goals, instead of approaching the situation as difficult, vague or impossible, let’s begin by changing our point of view. By beginning to use positive intentions helps us to view tasks as being possible and manageable. We are changing what we are holding in mind. Instead of ...
Views: 1982(1 vote) - Using Good Judgment - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from David SamuelIn our search for knowledge which we hope will make our life better, we take any opportunity that we are convinced will benefit us. The problem is that we trust others who appear to be in an authoritative position and are presented as trustworthy because our nature, which has long been buried ...
Views: 3888(1 vote) - What are you going to do for someone else today? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2004 from andy williamsWhat are you going to do for someone else today? Do you remember how it feels when a complete stranger does something nice FOR YOU? It might be something simple like holding a door open, or letting you out of a side road into the heavy traffic in front of them. Have you ever been in a ...
Views: 1042(1 vote) - What does the continuum of “being” look like for you and where will you be on it today? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Jessi LaCostaI recently had this powerful and enlightening conversation with my husband about all human beings, creatures and natural things aspiring to grow and become “better.” The ever-pragmatist that I am – replied – No. Not all things want to grow –nor do all living things aspire to improve. We ...
Views: 2193(2 votes) - What Else Can Your Negativity Cost You? - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorYou are aware of some costs to you from being negative—too aware, likely. But there’s a new way it might cost you, and it’s not on the horizon, it’s happening now. How easy it is to slip into negativity, especially when we’re frustrated or disappointed. That kind of approach to life ...
Views: 1224(3 votes) - When life hands you lemons...make lemonade! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Roberta Stack-CostantinoHave you been noticing all the negative things going on in the world lately? That is one reason I don't watch the news or read the newspapers. To be honest, lately our family has been experiencing one negative ordeal after another. I was getting down. Then, I made myself stop. I told myself ...
Views: 1249(3 votes) - When Our Heart Compels Us To Make Difficult Choices - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineIt isn’t always easy to do something that we feel in our heart is the right thing to do. Often we find that a difficult decision we felt compelled to act upon is unpopular and met with judgment, hostility, and reprimanding by those who are not even personally affected by our actions. Those ...
Views: 1635(1 vote) - Why Did God Put a Dream in Me? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from KT. JonesThey say faith is basically the trusting in advance, of something that only makes sense in reverse…… That is an interesting thought.. I wish I could have been born looking for a JOB or JUST OVER BROKE which is what that is by the way.. But I wasn’t.. I wish had thought small and in no way ...
Views: 870(3 votes) - Why Forgiving Others Makes Life Better For You - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from Marc OromanerThe first time I was given advice about the importance of forgiveness was at the most unlikely of places: an advertising school I was attending in Atlanta. The school had brought in speaker Joey Reiman—a very successful advertising executive who ran his own agency. Almost immediately, I could ...
Views: 2262(1 vote) - Women and The Fear of Success - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Paulet BiedermannAuthor and Speaker Paulet Biedermann delivered a stellar performance at The Cambridge Business and Professional Women’s Club on the Fear of Success. For immediate release: By: Sandra Mills Ontario, Canada: The members and guests of the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Cambridge ...
Views: 2230(1 vote) - Yes, You Are a Master Manifester! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Shela SkarpBy now, most people have heard about The Secret and the Law of Attraction. Perhaps you've read the book or seen the movie, or maybe you've caught one of the many episodes of Oprah that she has devoted to this concept. Manifestation, co-creation, and visualization are all the newest buzzwords and ...
Views: 3453(4 votes) - Your Desires, Limiting Beliefs, and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Rishan BWhat you desire of and how much you believe you are capable of having it will define how adept you are at using the Law of Attraction. There are times when we visualize our dreams and imagine our lives having and enjoying the things that will make us happy. Visualization is as important as ...
Views: 696(2 votes) - Your Desires, Limiting Beliefs, and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Rishan BWhat you desire of and how much you believe you are capable of having it will define how adept you are at using the Law of Attraction. There are times when we visualize our dreams and imagine our lives having and enjoying the things that will make us happy. Visualization is as important as ...
Views: 696(2 votes) - Your Desires, Limiting Beliefs, and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Rishan BWhat you desire of and how much you believe you are capable of having it will define how adept you are at using the Law of Attraction. There are times when we visualize our dreams and imagine our lives having and enjoying the things that will make us happy. Visualization is as important as ...
Views: 696(2 votes) - Your Desires, Limiting Beliefs, and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Rishan BWhat you desire of and how much you believe you are capable of having it will define how adept you are at using the Law of Attraction. There are times when we visualize our dreams and imagine our lives having and enjoying the things that will make us happy. Visualization is as important as ...
Views: 687(1 vote) - Your Desires, Limiting Beliefs, and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Rishan BWhat you desire of and how much you believe you are capable of having it will define how adept you are at using the Law of Attraction. There are times when we visualize our dreams and imagine our lives having and enjoying the things that will make us happy. Visualization is as important as ...
Views: 726(1 vote) - Yusuf - He's My Brother - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Keith ReadyJust recently I flew from Sydney to Melbourne for an early morning meeting followed by a series of additional meetings, all in the same office. It was one of those ' down and back in one day trips ', so fortunately I only needed to carry my brief case so I could go direct to the express check ...
Views: 922(1 vote) - ***Rebirth - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Janet NestorEACH NEW YEAR WE ARE REBORN. The slate is clean. You choose the canvas, the medium, the brush and you'll paint 2012 with your own colors. The result of your art, the final product, is up to you. You build your new year one brush stroke, one thought at a time. Regardless of your past history, ...
Views: 2823(22 votes) - Life Is Good No Matter What Happens! - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Father TimeIt is so simple...just to be walking and talking, living and breathing, life is good! It's great to be alive! When people tell me life stinks, I ask them "Compared to what?" We all have many things to be thankful for, although we sometimes do not remember them! We sometimes get caught up in ...
Views: 6798(11 votes) - ***Books That Have Inspired My Personal Journey - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Janet NestorI love books and I often go on a reading binge that lasts for weeks at a time. Pathways to Wholeness is about mindful meditation, personal growth, spiritual development and personal healing. I'd like to mention some of the books that touched my heart and inspired my personal wellness journey. ...
Views: 3353(9 votes) - For as He Thinketh: The Power of Thought - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Lateef Terrell Warnick“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he” Proverbs 23:7 (King James Version) Every scripture that appears very simple on the surface has so many levels of Truth underneath that it can be examined in various layers. Most people are familiar with this verse but may not have taken the time ...
Views: 1597(9 votes) - Consider Yourself Worthy - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Albert GaroliWe spend so much of our time making sure things work out well for ourselves and do this by planning, organizing, and hoping for good outcomes. However, success is not related to perfection, driving hard towards a single goal, or wearing one’s self thin with endless efforts. The first and most ...
Views: 2336(7 votes) - Staying Positive in Tough Times - by We all know that the economy is bad and things are tough! Many people are out of work and many more are afraid they will loose the job they have. Given this poor economic environment, it is crucial that you keep a positive attitude. The last thing you want to do now is get a negative attitude or ...
Views: 21843(6 votes) - Cultivating your Garden of Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2013 from Kristine TimpertWhat is the secret formula to being happy? It seems most of us, no matter how hard we try are always coming up short. Why is it we work so hard at trying to be happy but find what actually comes our way is stressful, painful or disappointing? For me, I believe happiness is learning how to be ...
Views: 2259(6 votes) - ***Your Power-Packed Smile - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Janet NestorBIG, HAPPY SMILES ARE FREE and they are instantly understood regardless of language or culture. Receiving a big smile, complete with twinkling eyes, is a gift. My heart opens wide to all the possibilities that shine within your smile. This quote by philosopher Emil speaks to me and is the ...
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